eschew (C1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ɪɡˈtʃuː/

Definition

To deliberately avoid using, accepting, or participating in something.

Examples

• She decided to eschew violence and seek a peaceful resolution.

• He eschews all forms of modern technology, preferring a simpler life.

• The politician was advised to eschew controversial topics during the debate.

How to Use eschew

eschew [noun] (prepositional phrase)

To deliberately avoid a specific thing. — "She chose to eschew dairy products due to an allergy."

eschew [gerund] (prepositional phrase)

To deliberately avoid doing a specific activity. — "He decided to eschew smoking for health reasons."

Synonyms of eschew

Words with a similar meaning to eschew:

• avoid
• shun
• eschew
• forego

Antonyms of eschew

Words with the opposite meaning to eschew:

• embrace
• seek
• pursue

Browse the full Anaversity dictionary